2019 Lucia Syrah Soberanes Vineyard
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Inky violet color. Spice-accented dark berry liqueur, candied violet and licorice aromas are complemented by hints of olive paste, bacon fat and vanilla. Palate-coating cassis, cherry liqueur and fruitcake flavors show serious depth and are supported by a spine of juicy acidity. Expands slowly with aeration and finishes extremely long and smoky, with mounting tannins and outstanding, floral-driven tenacity. 100% whole clusters and 30% new French oak.
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I loved the 2019 Syrah Soberanes Vineyard. This beauty gives up a dense purple hue as well as a Hermitage-like perfume of black raspberries, spring flowers, ground pepper, leather, and exotic spices. More bacon fat and mineral notes develop as it sits in the glass, and it's full-bodied, with a layered, seamless texture, ultra-fine tannins, and a great finish. It has enough tannins to warrant 2-3 years of bottle age, but this is beautiful stuff.